„Though researchers are still unclear on the precise causes of Alzheimer’s, it is known that the condition arises as a result of brain cell death. The formation of ‚tangles,‘ which are misfolded strands of a protein called tau, is believed to play a role in brain cell death.“

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The Epoch Times noted:

„Lu’s earlier research found that mice altered to produce misfolded tau also produced lower levels of NMNAT2.

To confirm the effect of caffeine, researchers administered caffeine to mice modified to produce lower levels of NMNAT2. As a result, the mice began to produce the same levels of the enzyme as normal mice.„6

How Your Morning Brew Might Benefit Your Health

As previously mentioned, coffee was one of the 24 substances that increased NMNAT2 formation to effectively inhibit neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia.

While Lu says knowing this information will help other scientists create drugs to increase levels of the NMNAT2 enzyme for the purposes of combating dementia, coffee has been identified as having other substances that are useful. A plethora of studies indicate that coffee offers benefits in cancer prevention and treatment.

One study showed that drinking four or more cups of caffeinated coffee daily lowered the risk of colon cancer recurrence or death by 52 percent.8 A meta-analysis on coffee and cancer risk published in 2016 concluded with the statement:

Furthermore, coffee intake could reduce the risk of liver cancer, prostate cancer and endometrial cancer by 27 percent, 3 percent and 12 percent with an increment of 2 cups of coffee intake.“9

In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) reversed its longtime position that coffee may cause cancer, and the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported that coffee consumption may actually help reduce chronic disease.10

Another study reported that drinking at least five cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of some brain cancers by as much as 40 percent.11

A 2009 study showed that coffee increases the growth of beneficial gut bacteria called Bifidobacterium.12 Other diseases and conditions caffeine has been shown in clinical studies to positively impact include:

It’s What You Put in Coffee That Causes Problems

If you haven’t heard how damaging fake creamers and artificial sugars are — in some peoples‘ minds, the only way to make it palatable — you may want to sit up and take notice. Another way of saying it is: You know what’s in your coffee, but do you know what’s in your creamer?

✓ Mono- and diglycerides may be synthetic, derived from partially hydrogenated oils or both

✓ Sodium stearoyl lactylate is an additive often used as a cleanser, foaming agent and emulsifier in cosmetics

✓ Sodium caseinate, often treated with the chemical sodium hydroxide, which can damage or suppress nutrient absorption

Raw, organic cream from pastured cows is a far better creamer in your coffee because it’s natural and contains a healthy amount of „good“ fat, but your best option is to drink your coffee black.

Sweeteners for Your Coffee: Best Left Out

Then there’s artificial sweeteners, another popular item in coffee circles, which can be worse for you than sugar and fructose. Aspartame, for instance, is shown in numerous studies to increase weight gain, worsen insulin sensitivity and even cause cancer and neurological problems.

While natural sweeteners such as honey and agave syrup may seem to be much healthier than chemically contrived sweeteners, they contain high amounts of fructose and may be highly processed.

If you like your coffee sweetened, you can try the herb stevia, which doesn’t raise your blood glucose level like sugar does. It may be one of the safest alternatives for sugar. Luo han guo, also known as monk fruit, is another natural sweetener with this attribute and some say it has a superior flavor.

The Importance of Choosing Organic Shade-Grown Coffee

Conventionally grown coffee is one of the most chemically contaminated foods in the world. In contrast, organic coffee contains no chemicals or synthetic fertilizers. The beans have a richer flavor and come with natural antioxidants. It’s healthy for you, more sustainable for the farms that grow it and vastly better for the planet.

Additionally, coffee is a shade-loving plant, but growers often strip forests to make growing and harvesting easier. This destroys the ecological habitat of many natural pest deterrents, such as birds and lizards, while the pests flourish, resulting in additional pesticide use.

The downward spiral to the environment involves chemical run-off, erosion and potentially contaminated water supplies. Organic shade-grown coffee is available at numerous retail markets, but you can also order it online